Daily Bulletin | 05.04.2012, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 05.04.2012 | 18:30 UTC News Afghanistan ISAF commander plans to send troops east The US officer in charge of the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, General John Allen, has said he expects heavy fighting in eastern Afghanistan in the coming months. He said troops would be reassigned accordingly. Politics Germany signs revised tax treaty with Switzerland German and Swiss officials have signed a revised treaty designed to combat tax evasion. Berlin hopes the deal will generate billions of euros in revenue. But opposition parties could still scupper the agreement. Europe Fires force shutdown of French nuclear reactor Firefighters put out two fires blaze after smoke alarm triggered the shut down of a French nuclear reactor. Officials said there were no injuries or consequences for the environment. Middle East Annan says both sides committed to Syrian ceasefire The United Nations-Arab League peace envoy for Syria has briefed the UN General Assembly about a ceasefire meant to come into force on April 12. Kofi Annan said both sides had expressed their commitment to the plan. Middle East Presidential candidate cheered as he registers for election The man chosen by Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to run for president in next month's election has officially registered as a candidate. He has pledged to introduce sharia law to the country if elected. Africa West African military leaders meet on Mali Top generals from Mali's West African neighbors have convened in the Ivory Coast to discuss a possible intervention. A contingent of 2,000 troops has been put on standby, though it's not clear for what purpose. Environment Specialist team flies to stem North Sea gas leak The French oil giant Total is sending specialist crisis engineers to look at its leaking North Sea Elgin gas platform. It is hoped that the team will find a way to eventually plug the well. Business Trade Germany posts strong Q4 exports despite crisis Goods made in Germany have lost nothing of their attractiveness on global markets despite ongoing financial worries. German exports picked up again in the final quarter of 2011, as fresh data show. Newsletters More DW Pursue your Master's with DW Akademie's International Media Studies DW Akademie's international, bilingual Master's Program "International Media Studies" combines journalism, media management and development cooperation. The next program starts September 2012. Apply now!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012